1977-1978 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics 97 400 Independent Study in Biology 1-4 hours Independent experimental study involving a particular biological phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prere– quisite: Major in Biology and permission of advisor 436 Radiation Biology - Sp 5 hours The effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems and methods of using radioisotopes are presented. Introductory material on radiation physics and dosimetry will be included. The laboratory exercises will introduce the student to basic instrumentation and techniques in the safe handling of radioisotopes. The course may be applied to either a biology or a chemistry major. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 1 year of chemistry, 1 course in Biology, 1 course in Mathematics (Alternate, odd years) B. PHYSICAL SCIENCE 151-152 General Chemistry - A, W 4 hours each quarter A study of the fundamental facts and principles of chemistry. Quantitative techniques are stressed in the laboratory. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory each week. 153 Qualitative Analysis - Sp 4 hours A study of the theory and practice of identification of inorganic anions and cations. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 152 160, 161 Introduction to the Physical Sciences 5 hours each quarter An introductory study in the sciences of astronomy, geology, and meteorology in 160, and physics, chemistry and space science in 161. The course is designed especially for the general education program. Cannot be applied to a science major or minor. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory each week. 166 Introduction to Physical Geology - Sp, Su 5 hours An introductory of the earth and its environment, with emphasis on erosion processes, metamorphism, igneous activity and the structural features of the earth's crust. · Four lectures each week, laboratory by arrangement. Prerequisite: High S.chool geometry 254 Quantitative Analysis - A 4 hours A study of the theory, techniques and calculations involved in gravimetric and volumetric analysis of inorganic substances. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories each week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 152 (Alternate, even years) 255 Analytical Chemistry - W 4 hours A continuation of Quantitative Analysis, with emphasis on instrumental analysis. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories each week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 254 (Alternate, even years) 257-258-259 Organic Chemistry 4 hours autumn and winter quarters 5 hours spring quarter A detailed study of the general principles, aliphatics, aromatics, natural products, etc. Emphasis is placed on mechanisms. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 152 264 Introductory Astronomy - A, Su 5 hours An introductory study designed to give a general knowledge of concepts, prin– ciples and laws pertaining to a God-created universe, with some emphasis on techniques used to obtain this knowledge. Four lectures each week, laboratory by arrangement including field observations at college observatory. Prerequisite: High School geometry or permission of instruc– tor